Examination Information

To identify those surgeons in training who have a broad knowledge of surgery in
general or in different specialties, the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong
(CSHK) established and organized a variety of examinations to verify the
necessary knowledge and skills that a fully-pledged surgeon should be equipped
with. There are currently two levels of examinations for the attainment of
CSHK's membership and fellowship.

The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong has established its own membership
examination (MHKICBSC Examination) in 2008 which is internationally recognised.
The MHKICBSC Examination is organized by the Hong Kong Intercollegiate Board of
Surgical Colleges (HKICBSC) comprising the Hong Kong College of Emergency
Medicine, Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists
and the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong (the Colleges).

Parts
1 and 2 are multiple choice papers. Part 1 paper tests on Applied Basic Science
of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology. Part 2 paper tests on knowledge of
Clinical Problem Solving. Both MCQ papers may be taken at any time after
possessing a primary medical qualification from Medical School in Hong Kong or
other qualification which deemed equivalent by HKICBSC. Mainland China trainees
from Mainland China training centres accredited by the constituent Colleges of
HKICBSC (provided that they undergo such training at the time of or after the
relevant accreditation) are also eligible to enter the Examination. Each paper
stands alone; candidates will be awarded either a pass or fail. Candidates must
start Basic Surgical Training within 3 years after passing the Parts 1 or 2,
whichever is taken the latest, otherwise candidates have to retake the
examinations before they are eligible to take the Part 3 Examination.? Both papers
must be passed before candidates may enter the Part 3 Examination.

After
a minimum of six months of Basic Surgical Training, candidates may apply for
sitting the Part 3 Examination which is an Objective Structured Clinical
Examination (OSCE). The OSCE consists of 16 stations and is divided into 2
broad content areas of Basic & Applied Science, as well as Communication
and Clinical.

Basic
Surgical Trainees MUST PASS all parts of MHKICBSC Examination within
four years counting from the commencement date of Basic Surgical Training.
Those who cannot do so will be removed from the Surgical Training.

Candidates
must read the Regulations and Syllabus for the Examination for details which
are available from the website of the College of Surgeons of Hong Kong: Go to Examination page

Upon
the successful completion of 2-year basic surgical training and all parts of
the membership examination within a maximum period of 4 years counting from the
first day of basic surgical training, trainees can attain membership from the
CSHK and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

Fellowship Examination (Exit Exam)

The College of Surgeons of Hong Kong (CSHK) is conducting Joint Specialty
Fellowship Examination (Exit Exam) with the Royal College of Surgeons of
Edinburgh (RCSEd) in Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery,
Paediatric Surgery, and Urology. The Conjoint Examination with the RCSEd in
Plastic Surgery will be conducted soon.

The
higher surgical trainees in General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic
Surgery and Urology are required to complete a 4-year training program.
However, they can take the Fellowship Examination in their respective
specialties upon satisfactory completion of 3.5-year higher surgical training.

For
higher surgical trainees in Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, they are
required to complete a 5-year training program, but they can make their first
attempt for the Fellowship Examination after satisfactory completion of 4-year
higher surgical training.

Subject to the specialties' own Examination format,
the Fellowship Examination consists of viva, clinical and written exams. For
details of Examination format, please refer to the Examination Regulations of
respective specialties.

On successful completion of all requirements for the training program and the
Fellowship Examination, the trainees will be elected for dual Fellowships
including the Fellowship of the CSHK and the Fellowship of the RCSEd (except
Plastic Surgery). They would also be eligible for being nominated for the
Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.